DBX 223XS Stereo 2-Way / Mono 3-Way Crossover

With the DBX 223XS Stereo 2-Way / Mono 3-Way Crossover you'll get great performance, ultra low-noise, rugged reliability and four decades of dbx knowledge and expertise in building the world's finest processors. The 223xs uses precision filters to separate the audio signal and direct the correct frequencies to your loudspeaker drivers. By directing only the specific frequency bands to each speaker driver the 223xs leaves your amplifiers free to use their full power on the usable signal eliminating distortion and giving your PA system a cleaner and better sound. The dbx 223xs is a dual channel crossover with all the features you would expect from a professional product. It features Linkwitz-Riley 24dB per octave filters, independent output gain controls for level matching, output phase inversion, 40 Hz low cut filter, and optional mono summing of the low frequency (subwoofer) output. Everything in the design exudes great precision from the solid "click" controls to the high quality XLR inputs and outputs.

Key Features

• XLR balanced ins and outs
• Mode switch for stereo 2-way or mono 3-way operation
• Low frequency summed (subwoofer) output
• x10 range switch on both channels
• 40Hz high pass (low cut) filter both channels
• Phase reverse switch on all outputs
• Individual level controls on all outputs
• 24dB per octave Linkwitz-Riley filters (the professional standard)
• Stereo/Mono status LEDs indicate the selected mode
• dbx® 2 year parts and labor as standard
• CSA NRTL/C approved
• CE compliant

Technical Specs

Input Connectors

XLR (pin 2 hot)

Input Type

Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered

Input Impedance

Balanced >50k ohm, unbalanced >25k ohm

Max Input

>+22dBu balanced or unbalanced

CMRR

>40dB, typically >55dB at 1kHz

Output Connectors

XLR

Output Type

Impedance-balanaced/unbalanced, RF filtered

Output Impedance

Balanced 200 ohm, unbalanced 100 ohm

Max Output

>+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2k ohms or greater

Bandwidth

20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.5dB

Frequency Response

< 3 Hz to > 90 kHz, +0/-3 dB

Signal to Noise Ratio

Ref: +4 dBu, 22 kHz measurement bandwidth

Signal-to-Noise (Stereo Mode)

>94dB (Low Output), >91dB (High Output)

Signal-to-Noise (Mono Mode)

>94dB (Low Output), >93dB (Mid Output), >91dB (High Output)

Dynamic Range

> 106 dB, unweighted, any output

THD+Noise

< 0.004% at +4 dBu, 1 kHz; < 0.04% at +20 dBu, 1 kHz

Interchannel Crosstalk

< -80 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Crossover Frequencies (Stereo Mode)

Low/High: 45 to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting)

Crossover Frequencies (Mono Mode)

Low/Mid: 45 to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting); Mid/High: 45 to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting)

Crossover Filter Type

Linkwitz-Riley, 24 dB/octave, state-variable

Low cut Switch

Activates 40 Hz Butterworth, 12 dB/octave high-pass filter, one switch per channel.

Phase Invert Switch

Inverts the phase at the output, one switch per output.

x1 / x10 Switch

Multiplies the low-high(mono: low/mid and high/mid) crossover frequency range of the front-panel markings by a factor of 1 or 10, one switch per channel.

Mode Switch

Selects stereo/mono and 2/3-way operation

LF Sum Switch

Selects normal (stereo) or mono-summed low frequency operation and disables Ch 2’s low output phase invert LED to indicate that this output is not operational in the LF sum mode.

Indicators

Stereo Operation (Green); Mono Operation (Yellow); Low Cut (Red-per channel); x10 (Green-per channel); Phase Invert (Red-per output)

Operating Voltage

100 VAC 50/60 Hz; 120 VAC 60 Hz 230 VAC50 HZ

Operating Temperature

32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)

Power Consumption

15W

Power Connector

IEC receptacle

Dimensions

1.75" H X 19" W X 6.9" D (4.4cm x 48.3cm x 17.5cm)

Unit Weight

3.7 lbs. (1.7 kg)

Shipping Weight

5.4 lbs. (2.5 kg)